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Alaska voters reject ballot measure seeking to repeal open primaries, ranked voting system
NBC News projects Alaska voters kept ranked-choice voting after rejecting a repeal measure that had failed by fewer than 800 votes in 2024.
- Alaska voters rejected Ballot Measure 2 on November 3, marking the second time in two years that Alaskans declined to repeal the state's open primaries and ranked-choice voting system.
- Since its 2020 adoption, the system has faced consistent opposition from the Alaska Republican Party and President Donald Trump, who called the method "disastrous and very fraudulent."
- Supporters raised $10.4 million to defend the system, significantly outpacing the $2.5 million raised by the measure's campaign, while proponents argue it promotes bipartisanship in the Alaska Legislature.
- This month's result ensures Alaskans will continue using the open primary and ranked-choice system through the 2028 election cycle, when Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski faces reelection.
- Though undecided on timelines, activists including Phil Izon, sponsor of the 2024 initiative, and campaign manager Bethany Marcum have indicated they may launch another repeal effort before 2028.
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Alaska voters reject ballot measure seeking to repeal open primaries, ranked voting system
Alaska voters have rejected a ballot measure seeking to repeal the state’s unique system of open primaries and ranked choice voting in general elections.
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